Researched musician profile
About Kalle Kalima
Kalima’s official biography identifies a Helsinki-born guitarist and composer based in Berlin. It documents touring across several continents and keeps his work as leader, collaborator, and educator separate across a large network of ensembles.[1]
The official discography distinguishes Klima Kalima, K-18, KUU!, Johnny La Marama, Lampen, Tenors of Kalma, and solo or duo projects. Recent entries include Lampen’s Halogen, the Achim Kaufmann duo Ilmonique, and work with vocalist Andreas Schaerer.[1][2]
Klima Kalima
The trio’s multi-album history is kept distinct from Kalima’s other Berlin and Finnish groups.[1][2]
Lampen
The guitar-and-percussion duo with Tatu Rönkkö develops slow-form music between Helsinki and Berlin.[2]
K-18 and Pentasonic
Kalima’s quarter-tone ensemble and surround-guitar solo program document two different experimental approaches.[1]